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Lesson Nineteen
Canadian Identity

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creative/productive

Discuss whether there is a Canadian identity or ideology. Refer to resources such as Mass Media and Popular Culture or Media Images and Issues.

  • apply knowledge, abilities and approaches of the four strands to explore an idea or theme

  • In dance, create a dance for an imaginary television show that would reflect examples of Canadian ideology (beliefs and values). For example, students might show through dance a contrast between two groups of people such as urban/rural, unemployed/ wealthy, polluters/conservationists, various regions in Canada, etc. The dance may be developed during time allocated to the dance strand incorporating dance objectives.

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    As an alternate activity, examine Canadian tourism brochures, advertisements and films. Who do the producers use in the photographs and films to convey images of Canada? Do they use Canadian dancers, for example, to portray various cultures? How do the arts provide cultural identity for Canada?

  • apply knowledge, abilities and approaches of the four strands to explore an idea or theme

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    Or, in visual art, create an individual or small group art project that will make a statement about Canadian ideology or Canadian identity. Incorporate the other strands if desired, incorporating strand specific objectives.

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